Where identity meets imagery and lingers like lipstick stains.
We believe every woman carries a story, a season, and a self she’s becoming and her visuals should honor all of it.
Whether she’s growing her brand, reclaiming her confidence, or stepping into a new era of her life, her essence deserves to be seen clearly.
We bring that essence to life through artful direction, intentional storytelling, and powerful visuals that reflect who she is — not who she thinks she has to be.
Our mission is to help women show up boldly and authentically, with imagery that speaks their truth, tells their story, and lingers like lipstick stains.
At ESSIQ,
I’m Aury — a Latina creative, a mom, a multi-business owner, and a woman who has always been obsessed with identity, energy, and the stories women carry.
My work is rooted in helping women be seen in their truest essence — not the version they think they “should” be, but the version that feels real and powerful, whether that’s in their business or in their personal evolution.
That passion is what created ESSIQ.
ESSIQ is a photography experience for the woman stepping into her next era—whether she's building a brand, celebrating love, becoming a mother, reclaiming her confidence, or simply documenting the version of herself she's proud to embody.
We blend branding, portraits and content creation to create visuals that feel like her .
Because photographs are about so much more than what you look like. They tell the story of who you are—your energy, your essence, your story.
Who is ESSIQ for?
ESSIQ is for the woman
who is ambitious, passionate, and building a life she's proud of.
Whether she's growing a business, stepping into a new chapter, celebrating love, or simply wanting to remember this season, she knows it's worth documenting.
She doesn't want photos just to have photos. She wants images that feel like her.
Then life happens.
She needs photos for her business, an announcement, a holiday card, a milestone, or she simply wants to remember this season of life. That's when she realizes...
"I don't actually have pictures of myself."
"I wish I had photos that truly captured who I am."
"I want someone who understands my vision."
"I want to feel comfortable enough to just be myself."
She isn't looking for someone to simply take pictures.
She wants someone who understands her vision, makes her feel comfortable, and creates photographs that capture her personality, her energy, and the story she's telling.
She's tired of:
Feeling awkward in front of the camera.
Putting off photos because they feel intimidating.
Looking back and realizing another season went undocumented.
Settling for pictures that look good but don't feel like her.
What she really wants is an experience that allows her to slow down, be fully herself, and walk away with photographs that feel authentic, intentional, and timeless.
It’s also for the woman who…
Is done settling for photos that are just "good enough."
She doesn't want to show up, smile at the camera, and hope for the best.
She wants an experience that feels intentional from beginning to end.
She wants someone who listens to her ideas, helps shape her vision, notices the details she would have overlooked, and creates photographs that feel like an authentic reflection of who she is.
She wants guidance without feeling overly posed.
She wants direction without losing herself.
She wants to leave her session thinking,
"That felt so me."
That's what ESSIQ is.
An experience designed to help you feel seen, comfortable, and fully yourself—so the photographs reflect more than what you look like.
They reflect who you are.
ESSIQ is for the woman stepping into her next era in her brand or in herself.
Our Services
Our Services
The Branding Experience
The Branding Experience
Starting at $400
You don’t need perfect inspo, a full concept, or a Pinterest board ready to go. I help you refine your ideas and build a clear creative direction so everything feels aligned and like a hell yes for your brand.
We meet 1:1 before your session to talk through your vision, your brand, and the energy you want to show online. From there, I guide you through what will work best so your photos actually match who you are and what you offer.
The Becoming
An ESSIQ Identity Experience
Starting at $250
The Becoming is a 1-3-hour, intimate editorial experience for the woman stepping into her next era. We begin with a meditation to ground you, clear your mind, and activate your inner confidence. Then we move straight into a powerful portrait session designed to capture your unique essence.
Perfect for: A new era, birthdays, maternity, breakups/divorce portraits, “Just because”, a confidence revival, life transitions, reclaiming your power, celebrating yourself.
The Becoming is your moment to be seen fully, clearly, and in your truest energy.
EVENT
CONTENT
CREATION
Event Content Creation
Pricing Varies
You can't fully host your event and capture it at the same time.
When you're focused on welcoming guests, leading conversations, and creating an unforgettable experience, the last thing you should be thinking about is pulling out your phone to record content.
This is for the host who wants to be fully present while I capture the behind-the-scenes moments, authentic interactions, and details that tell the story of the experience.
You'll receive a curated compilation of the best behind-the-scenes moments from your event. Instead of delivering hundreds of random clips, you'll receive one organized video that's easy to save, browse, and repurpose into reels, stories, social media posts, and future content.
Perfect for: Women's circles • Workshops • Networking events • Retreats • Launch events • Creative gatherings • Wellness events • Community events
The Love Story
Couples Portrait Experience
Starting at $300
You don't need a special occasion to celebrate your relationship.
Life moves fast, and before you know it, another year has gone by without documenting this season of your life. Whether you're celebrating your relationship, growing your family, or simply wanting to remember this chapter, your story deserves to be documented.
My goal is to capture you as you are—the laughter, the quiet moments, and the genuine connection that makes this season uniquely yours.
Perfect for: Couples • Engagements • Maternity • Anniversaries • Holiday sessions • Just because
Client Testimonials
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I truly appreciate the experience I had with Aury. She was incredibly patient and grounding. I rushed into my appointment feeling overwhelmed, and I’m not sure if she picked up on it or if it’s simply part of her process, but she gently had me pause, take a breath, and reconnect with the professional version of myself that I wanted to show in these portraits. Throughout the shoot, Aury made me feel comfortable and seen. I felt present, confident, and empowered. And it definitely shows in the final portraits. I’m so happy with both the experience and the quality of the photos. Highly recommend!
Therapist - The Branding Experience
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Aury captured my vision and beyond exceeded my expectations! She made me feel so comfortable and so sexy in my own skin! She set my branding photoshoot expectations so high, I will never go to anyone else!
Brow + Lash Artist - The Branding Experience
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I love the look of my pictures! I wanted them to show me connecting with nature for my business. I was nervous in the beginning but Aury helped me feel so much comfortable once we started and she has a stunning eye for lighting. She asked in the beginning what my business vision was and helped create that vision which was much better than just generic pictures!
Goddess Yoga Instructor - The Branding Experience
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20 years after our wedding, we wanted to recreate our wedding photos, and Aury captured every bit of the emotion behind it. She brought my vision to life even more beautifully than I imagined and made the entire experience feel natural. These photos are more than just photos. They're memories we'll treasure forever. Thank you Aury, for giving us such a meaningful gift and making these pictures better than I could've ever imagined!!!!!
Couple - The Love Story